Training Information:

Typical workout plan

I train 6 days a week and try and get 12 sessions in during the week (2 workouts per day on average).

Off-Season

I train 6 days a week and try and get 6 sessions in during the week (1 workout per day on average) as follows:

2 rides

2 runs

2 swims

My focus is on building strength in the gym - in particular my legs and core strength.

Pre-Contest/In-Competition

I train 6 days a week and try and get 12 sessions in during the week (2 workouts per day on average) as follows:

4 rides

4 runs

4-5 swims

It's all about the km’s at this stage of training - no weight training and no strength work. I also start focusing on my race plan and make sure I've ticked all my boxes in preparation for the race.

How long spent training per day

Off-Season

Probably only a hour a day 5 days a week, kept really light.

Pre-Contest/In-Competition

Up to 6 hours a day 6 days a week. Time to feel the pain.

Biggest physical weakness and how to overcome it?

My biggest weakness was my bike riding. I’ve spent the last four years trying to turn this into the strongest part of my racing. I’ve done this buy concentrating on my overall leg strength. I worked with my coach, put together an awesome weights program and did a lot of big gear hills riding.

My height is my other biggest weakness. Unfortunately, there's nothing I can really do about that - it gives me an advantage on the bike and a disadvantage on the run. I just deal with it.

Favourite sport outside of chosen sport and why?

Basketball. Past passion.

Dieting/Supplementation Information:

Typical meal plan

My meal plan is generally pretty normal - 5 meals per day, everyday, plus my supplements of course! I just eat healthy with a couple of rewards in there (chocolate) every now and again. I keep my food intake pretty balanced; I eat lots of pasta, rice, chicken, veg and fruit. Three days out from a race I'll double my carb intake and drop my training so I start to store some energy in the form or glycogen for the race (carb-loading).